Benjamin Kirksey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience in wealth management. He began his career with Merrill in Canton, Ohio, in 2007, later joined UBS in 2015 to expand his expertise, and has since returned to Merrill where he continues to assist clients in managing and preserving their wealth. His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Benjamin focuses on connecting clients to appropriate resources and plans tailored to their individual goals, including funding education, retirement lifestyle planning, and addressing potential healthcare costs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin has interests in cooking, horseback riding, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, tennis, and watching movies.

Timothy Rice is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney in a non-investment-related capacity. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jon Heddleson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2023 and previously spent a decade at LifeMark Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches Management 2100 at Ohio University and operates an insurance agency offering fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Kirk Hunter is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1997 and follows a disciplined process to assist clients in achieving their financial objectives. Kirk provides traditional advice and guidance and is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined discretionary strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Kirk holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the Wharton School of Business. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation in 2007 and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation in 2008. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Jackson Township, Ohio, Kirk is active in his community and participates in church activities, youth sports, and serves underprivileged children. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits.

Jeanine Brindus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Huntington Financial Advisors and The Huntington Investment Company. She is also involved as an insurance agent selling fixed annuities, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Debra Messner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canal Fulton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in non-investment related referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers overseen by an independent consultant and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Steven Tadayon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Key Investment Services from 2013 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Tadayon operates a watch buying and selling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by approved tools and investment research.

Philip Geissinger is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he worked as an independent contractor and spent 15 years at OrthoUnited. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and discretionary management options.

Jeffrey Kota is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and is currently with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, where he has worked since 1998. He also serves on the boards of several local organizations, including the Wooster Noon Lions, the Izaak Walton League Wayne County Chapter, and the Wooster Duck Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Oliver Cornet is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Muddy Shutter Media and Interstate Gas Supply. Outside of his advisory role, Cornet serves as a board trustee for Friends of Stark Parks and the Canton Montessori School, contributing to nonprofit advocacy and educational oversight. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and forward‑looking capital market assumptions.

Daniel Lahaie is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and works as a wealth advisor at Wright LaHaie Jarvis Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of CJL Real Estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools and a broad network of advisors.

Brian Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad suite of affiliated financial services.

Kelli Phillips Zaleski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2000. Zaleski also operates an S-corp, Zaleski and Associates Inc., through which she conducts her business as a self-employed contractor. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income, which targets individuals with substantial investable assets and provides detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement income strategies and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Cameron Guild is a Wealth Management Advisor with The HK Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing tailored financial advice and guidance designed to support each client's current lifestyle as well as their short- and long-term needs and goals. Cameron and his team emphasize simplicity, transparency, and a disciplined wealth management process to help clients measure their progress toward financial and life objectives. They prioritize direct access and personalized service, avoiding impersonal communication channels to maintain close client relationships. Cameron began his career in financial planning in Akron before joining Merrill Lynch in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning from The University of Akron. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Cameron's expertise spans areas such as college education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and liquidity management. Outside of his professional work, Cameron resides in Copley, Ohio. He is an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Fairlawn. His personal interests include camping, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Kathryn Smith is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Smith serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Malvern Rotary Club and as Vice-President of Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option, with an emphasis on written recommendations and periodic reviews.

Joshua Marks is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 23 years of experience, he specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington and Jefferson College and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Joshua is affiliated with Merrill Lynch and actively participates in community involvement through organizations such as Mash Factory. Joshua approaches financial advising by developing personalized strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, fishing, football, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Brian Davin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Game Changers Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative and is an advisory board member for the Cortland Community Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

David Shaffer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at J Rayl and Wells Fargo. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Frederick Berndt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Summit Capital Inc, Investment Network, Inc., and operated his own firm, Berndt & Associates, for over four decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Amy Adelman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2007 in various capacities and operates Amy L. Adelman Retirement Services LLC, which supports qualified plan business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services, with specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.